# BibleX vs Bible Marathon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible Marathon at none against BibleX's 1. BibleX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BibleX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bible Marathon asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BibleX against 5.0 for Bible Marathon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

BibleX ships an update every 11 days, Bible Marathon every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BibleX | Bible Marathon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblex-bible-progress-tracker/id6758106760/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-marathon/id6761560337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 125 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elih Kavanagh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870914491) | [Michael Fahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454932033) |

## What reviewers say

### BibleX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biblex-bible-progress-tracker/id6758106760)

This app offers a clean, distraction-free interface for reading scripture and tracking your progress. It helps users stay consistent with their daily Bible reading by automatically logging progress and allowing users to highlight meaningful verses. Secure syncing across devices ensures your reading journey is always up-to-date.

**Highlights:** Clean, focused scripture reading interface, Automatic reading progress tracking, Highlight and revisit meaningful verses, Secure progress syncing across devices, Distraction-free reading experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BibleX Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### Bible Marathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-marathon/id6761560337)

This app facilitates shared Bible reading experiences with friends, family, or community groups. Users can create personalized reading plans, track progress together, and receive daily reminders to stay consistent. It's designed to make Bible study a collaborative and motivating journey.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading plans, Multiple Bible versions, Group invitation via share code, Real-time group progress tracking, Daily reading reminders, Various plan durations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BibleX free?

BibleX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bible Marathon free?

Bible Marathon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BibleX or Bible Marathon?

BibleX and Bible Marathon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do BibleX or Bible Marathon have ads?

Bible Marathon shows ads; BibleX does not.

### Which is updated more often, BibleX or Bible Marathon?

BibleX ships an update every 11 days, and Bible Marathon every 3 weeks. Most recently, BibleX was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bible Marathon on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*